Lakefront Cottage Near Forest & Cities with canoes, grill, and more!

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 677 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Orange Springs, FL

Orange Springs Park
10 min drive
Silver Springs State Park
35 min drive
Ocala National Forest
40 min drive
Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
54 min drive

Room options

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Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Totally charming and well-maintained, this cozy cottage is in a wonderful lakefront setting with 300 feet of shoreline outside your door. With a substantial dock, clean beach, and a concrete boat ramp, you can enjoy this spring-fed natural lake.

The cottage's interior boasts hand-finished tongue and groove pine paneling, and every room has a view of Miles Kale Lake!! A breezy screened porch overlooks this special place as well. This sand-bottom lake is clean and wonderful for fishing, swimming, and boating. Our whole family learned to ski here.

Exactly half-way between Ocala and Gainesville, you can be in either city or Palatka in 30 minutes for dining, shopping, entertainment, cultural events, or health care. Or, drive 55 minutes to Daytona Beach, or less than 2 hours to Disney attractions. This serene setting is for those who like to be close to nature with the advantages of cities nearby.

Great summertime place for the family - you commute to Gainesville or Ocala or P

Fantastic winter haven from the frigid north!! Wonderful Central Florida retreat for retired couples or family who are sick of go-go attractions.

Centrally located: this wonderful lake home is centrally located between Ocala, Gainesville, and Palatka, Florida. it is one mile from the intersection of Marion County Roads 318 and 315.

OTHER OPTIONS: I have two other homeawayc.om lakefront properties: Listing/property ID 127321 on the acre next door and Listing/property ID 910353 on the next lake over. Both of these listings are larger homes with many fine amenities as well. All 3 are close in case you wish to have a large group or family reunion.

This cottage features a water park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a balcony/patio in the cottage.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and balcony or patio
Splash around at the water park
5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Rodman Reservoir and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from The Orange Shop

This cottage offers its guests a water park.

This Fort McCoy cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Edward Wynne

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

Beach sunloungers

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Blender

Bedrooms

1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Shower
Hairdryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Balcony or patio
Barbecue
Dock

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Yes, on screened porch and outdoor seating

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (on request)
Phone

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront
Near a hospital

Things to do

Water park
Boating on site
Kayaking on site
Hunting nearby
Golf nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Horse riding nearby
Theme parks nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Fishing nearby
Marina nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Unit size: 833 sq ft (77 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Yes, but guests should manage their pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: Great adventure place for kids

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Special events would need to be cleared by owner

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Lakefront Cottage Near Forest & Cities with canoes, grill, and more! Reviews

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

kristen l., Gainesville,fl

25 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing retreat

Very clean and comfy. Fishing was good as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steve P.

15 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable stay

Overall we had a nice stay. Cabin could benefit from a deep clean, wasn’t dirty by any means but was stuffy and felt like no one had stayed there for a while even though there were still remnants from some Fourth of July festivities there from the week prior. WiFi was an issue but was clearly stated ahead of time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viki, Chesapeake

Travelled with family

9 Jun 2024

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The cabin was very comfortable and quaint and very clean. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery K.

31 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful beautiful place to stays and relax.

Wonderful experience. Excellent place to stay while in the area. Even took a quick canoe trip on the crystal clear lake that was provided by the host.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rachael G.

26 Mar 2024

Nice little lakeside property with canoe

My family and I had a nice weekend staying at the lakeside property. We made use of the property’s canoe, fire pit and grill while there.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette P.

20 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get away

Everyone had a good time & we never even left the property! We made great family memories, can't wait to go back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssea L.

20 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding

We rented both homes as a small wedding venue. The online photos do not do this property justice. Absolutely beautiful, the 2 cabins were great for a bride’s cabin and a groom’s cabin. Both cabins were very clean and well stocked. Will be delighted to rent again for a family getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damir T.

28 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Lake Getaway

This was my fourth stay at Ed's property. The setting and surroundings are beautiful and the property is always clean and well-maintained. Ed is a great, communicative host. I'll be back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C., Clarksville

22 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Your own personal nature preserve

I almost don’t want to review this property because I love it so much. It’s so peaceful and QUIET out there. The water is clear, my husband loves it, the grands love it, & my dog loves it. The house is clean, the yard is kept. The only negative is the beds are hard and the living room furniture is not the same as pictured and isn’t very comfortable, but we’re outside the majority of the time anyway. We’ve already booked another week.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner

14 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful area, quiet and great spot to relax with our dogs.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

8 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Jan 23

Nice quite place to stay and enjoy nature, we observed turtles, bald eagles, red backed hawks and something I never saw before sandhill cranes.

Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Annalu R.

13 Jan 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

We have stayed here before and were very satisfied the first time hence we decided to come back. Unfortunately in one year things have changed: there was no toilet paper, no dish detergent or sponge, unclean areas on the edge of walls and under furnitures, but the most inconvenient was the lack of wifi. Although the listing says that wifi is available that is false. The wifi belongs to the house next to it (which is in the same property) and the connection was very poor to none. Considering that this area is known for poor cell phone coverage, we heavily depended on wifi for communication. Had we known about it, we would not have come. It was a huge inconvenience for us specially because we were restrained from using any of our devices (including computer work matters) unless we physically walked outside the cabin to be closer to the other house.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire S., Orlando, Florida

7 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Getaway on Small Lake

This is our second time at this cottage. It is comfortable and picturesque. We enjoy it as a base for hiking and kayaking in the forest. Be aware that there is another rental property on the same plot and if it is occupied, it is rather close quarters.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

7 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Getaway

As advertised - a nice relaxing break in a well-maintained, cozy cottage.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Di S.

18 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Secret gem of a location

The pictures of the lake do not capture the magical and serene feeling of being at this cabin. So very romantic and quiet, surrounded by natural beauty. Had a little issue with the new internet box being installed right before we arrived but the host was easy to get in touch with. We will definitely be booking this again in the near future!!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful and relaxing property with us.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlie S.

9 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage and lake!

Loved it, my kids are asking when we are going back. Owner and property manager are very responsive! Great experience all around!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., usa

28 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

The two homes were very nice and the lake was enjoyable. The grandkids enjoyed swimming, boating & fishing while the adults could sit back and enjoy.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey W.

10 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Fun

Perfect property for a couple families to enjoy the lake, we had a great weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sierra O.

15 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and quiet! Beautiful cabin!

It's a great place! The cabin has everything, so many windows, so much peace and quiet. We didn't want to leave! Hopefully we can make it a yearly trip!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madeline R.

30 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

A disconnect away!

Charming Brown Cabin beautiful view of the lake, serenity at its best. Time to unwind from all of the hustle and bustle of everyday life. My finance caught his biggest fish yet at this lake. Build a fire at the pit and roast some marshmallows, grill and relax. Such a wonderful weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrei Z.

22 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Nice place to stay

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vito L.

12 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

quiet

sumple

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

dennis w.

27 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Our yearly family manly man camp out

An absolute pleasure. Facilities were spotless, well appointed and comfortable. Check in was a breeze and the owners willingness to communicate and attention to details was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

22 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!!!

Our stay was amazing! I would suggest getting groceries on the way in, there is a small grocery a few miles away but not much selection and they’re very expensive.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022